pouring 1 of 2

adjective

as in rainy
marked by or abounding with rain a pouring, miserable day

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pouring

2 of 2

verb

present participle of pour
1
as in streaming
to cause to flow in a stream she lifted the teakettle and poured some hot water from the spout

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2
as in flowing
to move in a stream water gently pouring down the canal toward the dam

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3
as in rushing
to flow out in great quantities or with force tears pouring down his cheeks

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4
as in raining
to fall as water in a continuous stream of drops from the clouds it's pouring outside, so you'd better take an umbrella

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5
as in heaping
to give readily and in large quantities repeatedly poured money into the revitalization of the downtown area

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Recent Examples of pouring
Verb
Clark briefly left the court with blood pouring from her mouth. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026 A couple of inches can mean the difference between water staying out of one’s house or pouring in. — Brian Tang, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026 By pouring liquid polyurethane into a mold as part of a process involving heat and pressure, Nike is able to create a single, sculpted piece to form a sneaker’s upper. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026 Now top it off with a pint of ice-cold hard cider, pouring slowly to keep those bubbles bright. — ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026 Saudi Arabia is, of course, the world’s biggest exporter of crude oil, pouring millions of barrels a day into the global market and giving the kingdom unmatched influence on prices – and, ultimately, on how much Americans pay at the pump. — Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026 This client example shows how data center capacity should be built, not by pouring concrete onto raw land with no infrastructure to support it. — Rafi Golberstein, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Wealthy investors and family offices are pouring billions into longevity startups, seeking both personal and financial rewards. — Robert Frank, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026 Seventeen former players have died since competing on the show, with tributes pouring in from their fans, loved ones and fellow alumni. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pouring
  1. rainy
  2. streaming
  3. flowing
  4. rushing
  5. raining
  6. heaping
  7. wet
  8. flooding
Adjective
  • Thursday, as the Kansas City metro headed into a rainy weekend, the groups worked together to lay tarps on homes that had still not been covered despite their roof damage and black mold that had begun to grow.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026
  • According to the organization, monitoring so far has revealed a mixed picture, showing less pollution leaving the site in dry months, but water with high nutrient loads escaping into local waterways during rainy periods.
    — Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of rainy
Verb
  • Korea’s Oscars committee has already submitted Lee Chang-dong’s Possible Love as its official entry, which is currently receiving an Oscars-qualifying run in Korean theatres before streaming on Netflix.
    — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Amelia Dimoldenberg’s Chicken Shop Date is streaming its final season on Netflix, in addition to airing on YouTube.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of streaming
Verb
  • The cash is flowing to candidates, super PACs and industry groups aiming to shape policy fights in Washington.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Olivia Rodrigo originally planned to hit the stage at her inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival in August in an iconic floor-length, flowing white gown.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of flowing
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  • Chuba Hubbard provided the hammer on the ground for Carolina, rushing 20 times for 122 yards and two touchdowns.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Quarterback Ashton Daniels led the way for the Seminoles against Virginia, rushing for 136 yards and a program-record five touchdowns while also completing 12 of 19 passes for another 183 yards.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of rushing
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  • There are also questions about Starmind creating space junk and even raining bits of debris on Earth since the satellites are designed to operate for only around five years, and will need to be retired.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Notre Dame had already done the work, raining on another Bill Belichick parade, running out the clock toward a 15th straight win, all by double digits.
    — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of raining
Verb
  • Per Johnson’s worldview, heaping more debt burdens on future taxpayers is a way to redress inequities rather than a necessary tool to maintain the city’s infrastructure.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The news that Elon Musk is being courted as an addition to the investment team at Paramount adds yet more gasoline on this heaping trash fire of a media landscape.
    — Abigail Disney, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of heaping
Adjective
  • Dry cat food contained roughly three times more lead than wet or air-dried products.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
  • In the wild, it’s most often found in wet areas, but it’s known to be able to tolerate drought in a garden.
    — Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of wet
Verb
  • The central lounge is designed like a cenote, with sunlight flooding in through a huge opening in the dome, which hits different sunbeds throughout the day.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Eastern Africa can be susceptible to flooding during an El Niño, drowning cereal crops there, while southern Africa is drought-prone.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of flooding

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“Pouring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pouring. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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